“I just got the package and tried them on immediately. They’re completely fantastic! I love the plaids…. And the shoes are super cool too! And Little Willie’s neckerchief is adorable.” - Laurie Anderson, artist (The Plaid Collection for Laurie Anderson & The All-Over Slip-Ons in black & white)

“You are so talented. The attention to detail, my little bunny family, the apron…! It’s amazing. So thoughtful of you and so custom and I am excited to show them off & wear them proud!!! MERCI!!” - Elisa Marshall, Maman NYC (custom clogs)

“Oh My Goodness Akiko... these are simply the BEST... Henry & Mochi look adorable and loving life! You captured their papillon essence so well.” - Holly Grannan, FELT Chicago (custom clogs)

“We’re so grateful to Akiko Tsuji for taking so much time and applying her artistry to painting these custom clogs.” - Elisabeth Weiss, Dog Relations NYC (custom clogs)

“These are WONDERFUL! Truly brought a tear to my eye they are so sweet. You did an incredible job capturing our sweet, playful, poodle boys!” - Christina (custom clogs)

“….my beautiful clogs arrived today. Safe and sound across the seas! They are truly wonderful, everything I could have hoped for and more. …thank you!” - Lilly (custom clogs)

“My clogs are simply amazing!! Perfection!!!… The shoes make me smile just looking at them!” - Naomi (custom clogs)

“Thank you for the beautiful coat. I love it—I will treasure it for years.” - T.F. (custom happy coat)

“My clogs are sooo charming and lovely, personal, and make me smile and really almost giggle with delight. Thank you again for creating them with care and detail and such skill and imagination.” - Dana (custom clogs)

“I’m obsessed with my hand-painted bunny clogs. They are literal masterpieces!!!” - Annie (bunny clogs)

“I am speechless. These are so beyond perfect.... These are so meaningful! They are so gorgeous <3” - Shea (custom clogs)

“These are fantastic!! I love how you incorporated all the different elements I included in our initial emails. Super excited about all of this.” - Abby (custom clogs)

“It is soooo perfect! …. it is exactly what I imagined.” - Elisabeth Wise, Dog Relations NYC (custom dress)

“She loved it. Thank you so much.” - Wendy (custom cropped denim jacket)

“ I love them. And my girl loves hers too. They fit so comfortably” - D.S. (custom masks)

"I LOVE them—the fabric is lovely, they are so beautiful and beautifully made. “ - T.F. (custom masks)

“I adore and will wear and wear and wear…” - M.G. (reversible denim happy coat)

“The perfect gift for your current days of practicality. No need to sacrifice style and craftsmanship! Thank you!” - Stephanie (custom masks)

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Eco-friendly practice

In a world that is increasingly threatened by the consequences of negative human behavior, I am more than ever focusing on producing garments that are of high quality in their design and sustainability.

In order to produce clothing and accessories that are sustainable, my products will adhere to two main criteria: 

1. A timeless design that is functional and exists outside of fast-fashion trends, is long-lasting, and therefore can be worn often for a long period of time and passed down to the next generation.

2. The use of sustainable materials including deadstock and organic, earth-friendly fabrics sourced from local vendors in California, and the production of only small, limited edition quantities.

If any of my garments need repair, please contact me and I am happy to make an arrangement and fix it for you. If you no longer wish to own the garment you purchased from me, even after much wear, please don’t throw it away! You can either donate it to a local charity or send it back to me so I can repurpose it into something new. If you do so you will receive a discount code for your next purchase

Every piece is hand made at the studio. 

First shipment has been delivered to the coolest shop in Los Angeles, VIRGIL NORMAL! Stay tuned for more cool pieces in the works!